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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday, Variable
Shift Start Time
7:30 AM
Shift End Time
4:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Effectively manages responsibilities for area of the neuroscience program. Develops, implements, and supports research process by gathering data specific to subspecialty and as required by sponsored clinical trials. Performs nursing practice, professional development, and community education activities. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
- 3 years of experience as a pediatric staff nurse with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and/or bachelor's degree in related field or 5 years of experience without a bachelor's degree and actively pursuing degree and/or specialty certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of neurology disease states
Education
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Certification Summary
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact or current Georgia temporary permit
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and perform as the team coordinator
- Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and functions as a resource in the provision of family-centered care to patients from newborn through age 21 years, considering the emotional, psychological, educational, and developmental needs of the patient.
- Promotes, utilizes, and facilitates proficient communication, coordination, and collaboration for patient care, departmental, and interdepartmental issues.
- Provides for continuity of care for patients being followed by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta specially clinics.
- Functions as an educator, resource person, coordinator of care/activities, and role model for other members of the healthcare team.
- Functions as an educator, resource person, and community advocate on the neuroscience specialty/disease state and in support of individuals with neurological impairment.
- Coordinates the design, development, implementation, and collection of data for approved research protocols consistent with standards set by the Institutional Review Board, Clinical Research Coordination Committee, trial sponsors, and Food and Drug Administration.
- Coordinates support group with identified facilitator from social work department.
- Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
- Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family
Nursing-Bedside
What We Do
We know children need specialized pediatric care. Our team makes sure your child is comfortable and happy while in our care. We're committed to making all kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
